Damien smiled and kissed me quickly. Then he pulled away. - Your first appointment with me is next Sunday. I have to attend a golf match with some investors. It will be an afternoon at the club. - He opened a drawer and put the contract away. Then he took out an envelope and handed it to me. - What's this? - It's your credit card. You'll need something new to wear. Appearances count for a lot at this kind of event, Ellen. - How could you make a card for me without knowing if I would accept it and without any documents of mine? You... - I started to speak but stopped when I noticed a solitaire diamond in the middle of the black card with gold edges. - Good God! What's that? It's a... - A diamond. Yes. I think it's only 0.235 carats. It's a decoration from Dubai First. - Damien smi

